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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 4, 2016
University Mall rehab continues

RD Management LLC knew when it purchased Tampa's University Mall in late 2014 that revamping the retail hub would be a long journey.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 15, 2015
Entrepreneurs of the Year | Louis Bruno

Bruno Air Conditioning Bonita Springs

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2008
Patient Place

Billy Springer thought his latest project would be a fitting end to a distinguished career. But it's the delays that have been endless so far.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 26, 2025
Construction underway on $505M, 26-mile South Hillsborough Pipeline

The new pipeline will deliver clean drinking water throughout the region, from Brandon to Lithia and the Wimauma/Balm area, once completed in 2028.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
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President, Owner and Operator, No Place Like Home Care

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 1, 2018
When it comes to growth, marketing firm Spectrio won't hold the line

Headed by its new CEO, a former Google executive, Tampa Bay area marketing firm Spectrio has embarked on a growth surge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2013
Corporate Report: Nov. 8

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • May 15, 2008
TO WATCH (Tampa Bay): Joy Gendusa

Being a good parent is what motivated Joy Gendusa to eventually become a successful entrepreneur.Gendusa, 43, a New York native, worked a number of jobs, including selling vacation packages at night and doing typesetting, earning $8 to $12 an hour.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 25, 2024
Foot Locker quietly moves ahead with relocating HQ from NY to St. Pete

Several months after Foot Locker announced it was moving its global headquarters to St. Petersburg, the details remain a mystery.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 5, 2025
Putting on college football's championship is a four-year game

Tampa will host the 2029 College Football Playoff's national championship game in 2029, but its a world away from a Super Bowl.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2008
Follow Follit

Evelyn Follit has spent most of her working life defying stereotypes. The latest: Proving career coaches can be a great asset for any executive.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 22, 2024
Sarasota County tourism falls in August

The head of tourism for Sarasota County attributes the drop in visitors in part to Floridians.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2020
Area hospital within a hospital for cancer patients opens

The Gulf Coast Medical Center’s Regional Cancer Center is solely dedicated to treating cancer patients.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 17, 2017
Sudden entrepreneur

An unexpected tragedy led to an unusual opportunity for an affable dentist. She has since overcome several obstacles.

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  • By Alicia Ceccarelli |
  • September 16, 2016
Big ideas

Forget the comedy clubs and seafood joints. Brien Spina has some grand plans for a new performing arts hall.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2015
Dynamic duo

An attorney shed his practical side for two weeks to race around the Midwest with his dad — pumpkin toss and fool chase included.

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  • April 4, 2008
Coffee Talk

Cabinetmaker struggles to be busy: In a market full of ominous signs, here's one that screams out as especially gloomyRue Education pursues nursing solutions: There is a problem getting enough registered nurses on the Gulf Coast and throughout the country.The Vineyards: Naples no-drop zone: You'll have to forgive prospective homebuyers for feeling shy about signing a contract to buy a new house in Naples these daysThousands of homes, still an optimist: When more than 50 employees of Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities gathered recently to celebrate the company's 7,000th home, they got more than a party.Cape Coral spotlight: Harmful or helpful?: Does an article in The Wall Street Journal generate home sales, even if the tone is negative?A glimpse inside Wal-Mart purchasing: It is rare that a small business owner, a vendor or supplier, can gain access to officials from the world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart. Centex bucks trend, selling new houses: Despite the slowdown in the residential market, Centex Homes sold 77 new houses in 75 days during its recent winter-clearance promotion in four Hillsborough County communities.Women unitein commercial real estate: Women long ago smashed the glass ceiling in residential real estate, but men still dominate Southwest Florida's commercial real estate industry.Entrepreneur mom sells cloth diapers: Amy Carr's daughter Emily couldn't wear disposable diapers beca

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  • May 23, 2014
Praise outside the tent

Feld Entertainment, the firm behind Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, recently picked up some applause from people other than the fans in the seats.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2012
'Super yacht' arrives in Tampa

Largest private yacht features multimillion-dollar residences.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2017
Port aims to expand ties with Colombia

Trade official recently visited port to discuss growing relationship.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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